The club enjoyed long years in top division between 1952 and 1974, the biggest success being 2nd place in 1956. Chomutov remains one of the main contenders for promotion from 1.liga, enjoying a very good financial support and a brand new stadium built in 2010.

Czech Republic national team headcoch Vladimir Ruzicka signed a ten years contract with Extraliga newly promoted Chomutov Pirates putting an end to the rumours about his sign with Avangard Omsk. Former coach Břetislav Kopřiva and Jan Stastny will be the assistants. Until now Ruzicka coached only Slavia Praha and Czech National Team

(21 May 2015)

Jason Chimera goes back to US...for now

Washington Capitals forward Jason Chimera, who signed a lock-out contract with Extraliga team Chomutov, decided to leave the Czech team after 5 games"He realized he can't live far from his family, especially Jason missed children" - commented the player's agent Allan Walsh.If the NHL season is canceled, Chimera can return to the Czech Republic with his family and continue to play with Chomutov

(28 Nov 2012)

Chomutov Pirati fined for racist acts

The Czech Extraliga fined this Tuesday Chomutov club in 30,000 crowns (1500 dollars) for racists acts against Philadelphia Flyer Wayne Simmonds. The Canadian player just signed a contract last week with Liberec during the lockout. On Sunday during his third game after a fight between the Canadian player and the Chomutov Miroslav Zalesak some home team fans begin to chanting "opice" a Czech word for "Monkey". After the game both clubs released statement condemning those acts. Because the way that Chomutov reacted to the situation the fine was lower than normal.

(31 Oct 2012)

Pirati Chomutov joins European Trophy

Pirati Chomutov replaces Slavia Praha in the 2012 European Trophy.

(18 Jun 2012)

Usti crushes Chomutov to win Czech 1. liga

The final battle of two strongest teams in Czech 1. liga became a surprisingly one-sided affair. Usti nad Labem swept Chomutov aside in four straight games (2-1, 5-4, 3-2, 4-1) to win the league. Last season, the same pair fought a seven-game series with Chomutov becoming an eventual winner. Usti now advances to the best-of-seven series against Mlada Boleslav for a spot in Extraliga for next season. The series starts on 6th April.